Heritage is the traditions, achievements, and cultural or natural treasures that are passed down from earlier generations. It can include language, art, buildings, and even ways of thinking.
From Old French “eritage,” from Late Latin “hereditaticum,” related to “heres,” meaning “heir.” It originally meant property you inherit, then widened to include non-material things like culture.
Heritage is like emotional and cultural DNA—stories, songs, foods, and values that shape how you see the world. Two people can share a passport but have very different heritage depending on their families and communities. Sometimes, learning about your heritage feels like meeting a version of yourself that lived centuries ago.
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